COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026

Shuttle.Software vs TechBuilder

TechBuilder builds custom taxi and shuttle apps as a services project — bespoke, but you carry the code, the maintenance and the timeline. Shuttle.Software is a shipped shuttle-first SaaS: same day-to-day features, flat monthly price, live in a working week.

Shuttle.Software from
$99/mo
Setup fee
$399
Booking commission
0%
Go-live
3–5 days

TechBuilder vs Shuttle.Software: side by side

A factual comparison for small-to-mid airport shuttle and shared-ride operators (1–30 vehicles). Verify current competitor pricing on their site — plans change.

Feature comparison between Shuttle.Software and TechBuilder
CapabilityShuttle.SoftwareTechBuilder
Product modelShipped SaaS productCustom build / white-label project
Entry price$99/mo flat + $399 setupMulti-$k build + monthly maintenance
Time to go live3–5 working daysWeeks to months
Code ownership & maintenanceNone to maintain — updates includedYou own & maintain the codebase
Per-seat shared-ride bookingIncludedBuilt to spec
Dispatch board + auto-assignIncludedBuilt to spec
Flight tracking with auto pickup adjustIncludedCustom integration
Driver app with QR check-inIncluded, zero-training UIBuilt to spec
SEO booking website includedIncluded, agency-built since 2008Extra scope
AI search visibility kit (llms.txt, schema)IncludedNot offered
Ongoing product roadmapContinuous SaaS updatesChange-request billed
ContractMonthly, cancel anytimeProject + retainer

The honest verdict

Choose TechBuilder if you specifically want to own a bespoke codebase and have budget for a build project plus ongoing developer maintenance. Choose Shuttle.Software if you want the same shuttle workflow — per-seat booking, dispatch, driver app, flight tracking — as a shipped product with a flat monthly price, continuous updates and an SEO website included.

Why operators pick a shipped product over a custom build

A custom build sounds flexible until you're paying to fix bugs on your own code twelve months later. Shuttle.Software gives you the identical daily workflow, but the roadmap, security patches, integrations and SEO stack are our problem — not yours. You focus on moving passengers; we ship the features.

Frequently asked questions

Is TechBuilder cheaper than Shuttle.Software?

TechBuilder sells custom-built taxi and shuttle platforms as one-time projects with ongoing maintenance retainers — total first-year cost is typically several thousand dollars. Shuttle.Software is a flat $99/mo with a one-time $399 setup and no code to maintain.

Do I own the code with Shuttle.Software?

No — it's a SaaS product, so you don't own or maintain code. You get continuous product updates, security patches and new features at no extra cost, which is what most 1–30 vehicle operators actually want.

Can I customize branding, routes and rates?

Yes. Every plan includes branded booking website, custom routes, rate tables, zones, vehicle types and multi-language / multi-currency — configured, not coded.

How fast can I switch from a TechBuilder-built app?

3–5 working days. Free migration of customers, reservations, routes and rate tables.

What is the total 12-month cost difference?

A typical TechBuilder-style build lands at $6k–$20k upfront plus a monthly maintenance retainer, so year one is usually $10k+. Shuttle.Software is $399 setup + $99/mo × 12 = $1,587 all-in — and that includes the SEO booking website, driver app, dispatch and updates.

Who handles bug fixes, hosting and security patches?

We do — hosting, uptime, security patches, App Store / Play Store submissions and new features are part of your monthly plan. With a custom build, that's your developer's retainer or your problem.

Can I integrate my own payment gateway or PMS?

Yes. Stripe, MB WAY, Bizum, Multibanco and CMI are supported out of the box. PMS, GDS and accounting integrations are available on the Growth plan via webhooks and a documented REST API.

Do you offer a free trial before I switch?

Yes — a 7-day free trial on a fully configured sandbox with your logo, routes and rate table so you can test the end-to-end flow before cancelling your TechBuilder retainer.

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See Shuttle.Software beat TechBuilder on your own routes

Send us a two-line brief and we'll load your city, routes and rate sheet into a live sandbox before the demo call. Free migration from TechBuilder included.

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See both workflows in one 20-minute demo

Skip the build cycle. See a per-seat booking travel from your website to the dispatch board to the driver's phone in one 20-minute walkthrough. Free migration from TechBuilder included.

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